| "Hey I better let you get to it then, baby. If I don't get up and get my ass ready to workout my trainer might boot me to the curb. I love you, Taylor. Give my love to your family too." "I love you too, Jessie. I will call you later ok?" "I'll listen for you Tay." Jake came in just then. "You aren't up yet? What the heck?" he grinned. "Oh shut up, Jake! I had to talk to Tay a minute. I could set a clock by his phone calls. Gonna throw my alarm clock away." I smiled. "Yeah, but he's not thinking about it.." he said and shook his head, "Get your ass in gear woman! Vacation's over!" I giggled and headed for the bathroom. I got myself cleaned up and ready to workout, and Jake had a protien shake waiting for me when I came out. "Drink up sis! Gotta go..." he said. I downed it and a glass of water. "Let's roll.." I grabbed my bag and headed for the door. The workout went extremely well. I couldn't even tell that my leg had been injured. Everyone at the new gym was cool. Jake introduced me to a few people and I spotted an aquaintance of mine from some of the amateur shows I had competed in. "Hey! Watts..is that you?" I put my hand on her shoulder, and she turned to me. "Jessie! What are you doing here? It's so good to see you.." she said. I brought her up to speed on most of what was happening with me career wise and introduced her to Jake. "I may as well get used to the idea of second place then, Jess. You look awesome, you'll probably leave us all in the dust." she grinned. "Oh maybe, but I know I got some stiff competition. Robin Watson, you will kick ass and you know it!" I said. "You'll be in Detroit then?" I asked. "You know it! We'll get together there ok?" she said. "Of course.." We hugged and said our goodbyes. |
| The rest of the week passed quickly. Jake took me to pick up my costume, and we got both apartments almost completely packed, except for the basic necessities. Lacey called a couple of times and I tried to calm her and make some suggestions concerning the wedding. "Oh, Jess, where do I have your dress shipped? And what size should I order?" she asked. "Oh. Umm, size 4, Lace..but have it sent to your place ok? I haven't decided if I want Mrs. P to do it. She's getting busy now and this last costume of mine was a pain for her, even if she won't say so." I told her. "A FOUR? Jess...damn!" Lacey exclaimed. I giggled. "Yeah, a four and what are you a six? and only 'cause you're taller...settle down Lacey. If you were any skinnier you have to run around the shower to get wet." I teased. She giggled and thanked me for the millionth time for my help. "I'm happy to help, Lacey. I just wish I could do more.." Friday came and I was a bundle of nerves all day. "Jessie, please settle down. You KNOW Drew, you will do just fine. Answer the questions honestly and I will be there to tackle any you can't, Ok?" Jake soothed. "Hey! How are you gonna tell Taylor we're relocating?" he asked with a grin. "Oh god, Jake! I dunno..and he'll be here tonight too.." that set my nerves off again. "Whoa, whoa, whoa...it's okay, Jess. I have and idea." he said, You know how your apartment is filled with boxes. He's gonna notice so why don't you....." As Jake talked my excitement grew. It was PERFECT. "Jacob Lee, you are a genius!" I cried and kissed him on the cheek. "we probably have time to do it before I have to be at the station.." |
| Jake and I went to my apartment and set everything up. We got it all done and then we headed for the station. I was a shaking mess as we walked into the building. The receptionist sent us in the direction of the studio, and I had to smile remembering the last time I was here. We stood outside the studio and waved at Drew. He waved back and gave us a signal that he wouldn't be too long. Finally he motioned for us to come in. "Hey, Jessie! Good to see you again. How's it going Jake?" he stuck his hand out to both of us, shaking each one then motioning for us to sit down. He gave us headphones and set a mike in front of each of us. My hands were trembling. Jake took my hand and squeezed it, then patted me on the back. "Nervous, Jess?" Drew asked. "A little..." I grinned at him. "I'll get over it." "Ok, then. Here we go.." he said and began his DJ litany and intros. "We have with us today Jessie Lee and her manager/trainer, who also happens to be her brother, Jake Lee..she 's competing in the preliminary rounds for Fitness America this weekend in Detroit. Welcome Jessie, Jake.." "Thanks for having us Drew.." I said and he began asking questions having to do with how and why I started competing, the mechanics of training to compete, how long had I been, how many hours a day..and all that. I answered them all, Jake adding a comment here and there, then finally Drew turned to Jake and asked him a whole round of questions, including how we decided to work together. Jake and I looked at each other, questioningly, then laughed. "You tell, Jake. I'd babble.." I laughed. Jake told only half the story, leaving out the ugliest details concerning Eric and his psychotic behavior, only citing personal differences. Then he told Drew about the fact that we had only recently discovered the fact that we were siblings. He did an awesome job. "So, Jessie?" Drew asked, "I bet there are a lot of listeners who'd like to ask you some questions? What do you think? Wanna take some calls?" "Sure, Drew..." I answered. |
| "Okay everyone, you got a question give us a call here at MROX..the number is.." Drew went on, as I half listened, wondering if Taylor would make it to the station soon. I missed him and I couldn't wait to give him the surprise I had waiting for him at home. "We'll be back after the break to answer some of those questions..." Drew finished and turned to me. "You're doing great guys, look at the board..." the thing was flashing like crazy. Poor Jeff was gonna have his hands full in the control room, I thought. I smiled at Drew, "Thanks, man." Drew asked about Tay during the break, I told him that Tay and his brothers were doing great and were very busy, "But PLEASE, Drew. Don't bring that up on the air. Taylor and I never even talked about that. I don't want to say anything I shouldn't. I'll talk to him when I see him and let you know for next time okay?" I pleaded. "Okay, Jess. But apparently you don't read entertainment rags.." He grinned and threw a pile of them in my lap. I picked up the top one and opened it and almost passed out. There was a picture of Taylor kissing me goodbye at the airport as he was leaving last time. I groaned. Drew and Jake just laughed. "One track mind, Jess." Jake said. "like his fans don't wanna know everything there is to know about him and his personal life." "I still won't talk until I've discussed it with Tay." I said forcefully. "Okay, Jessie." Drew said. "Time to take some phone calls.." "We're back with Jake and Jessie Lee, Jessie is competing in Fitness America this weekend in Detroit. Jessie will answer questions you might have for her. Hello caller..what's your name?" |